Media Advisory - Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques Visits Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK, Feb. 9, 2016 /CNW/ - On February 9 and 10, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will meet with Saskatoon elementary, high school and university students, as well as the public in various locations around the city. David will take the audience on the challenging yet inspirational journey that led him to becoming a Canadian astronaut. He will discuss his training and work, life on the International Space Station, Canadian robotics, and will share his insights on space exploration. Additionally, David will meet with several members of the space industry and academic partners for briefings on their projects and initiatives.

The media are invited to attend the following events:

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Time:	9:00 a.m.  to 10:00 a.m. (CT)
What:	Presentation at École canadienne française de Saskatoon
Who:	David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut
Audience:	100 students from grades 6 through 11
Where:	École canadienne française de Saskatoon 2320 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK  S7J 3M7
Time:	1:30 p.m.  to 2:30 p.m. (CT)
What:	Presentation to students from eight community schools in collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science
Who:	David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut
Audience:	Over 300 students from grades 6 through 8
Where:	Arts 241 (Neatby Timlin Theatre) 9 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
Time:	7:00 p.m.  to 8:00 p.m. (CT)
What:	Public presentation hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team
Who:	David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut
Audience:	300 university students and the public
Where:	University of Saskatchewan, Grad Students Association (GSA) Commons, Emmanuel & St. Chad, 1337 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A3

 

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Time:	9:00 a.m.  to 10:20 a.m. (CT)
What:	Presentation to students in collaboration with Let's Talk Science
Who:	David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut
Audience:	Approximately 400 students from grades 3 through 8
Where:	Silverspring Elementary School 610 Konihowski Road, Saskatoon, SK S7S 1M5
Time:	1:00 p.m.  to 2:00 p.m. (CT)
What:	Presentation to First Nations University and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT) students
Who:	David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut
Audience:	100 students
Where:	Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology 229 4th Avenue South, 2nd floor, Student Success Centre, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4K3
*Please note this presentation will take place in French

 

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David Saint-Jacques' biography

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